For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,732 students in Tuscumbia, AL (there are , serving 247 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Tuscumbia, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Tuscumbia, AL are New Bethel Elementary School, R E Thompson Intermediate School and Colbert Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscumbia, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Tuscumbia have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Tuscumbia, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 New Bethel Road
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
R E Thompson Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
829 Frankfort Rd
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2930
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2930
Grades: 3-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Colbert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1551 Sunset Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Deshler Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
598 N High St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Colbert Heights High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6825 Woodmont Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Grades: 7-12
| 483 students
Rank: #66.
Deshler High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deshler Alternative School
Alternative School
200 North Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Deshler Career Technical Center
Vocational School
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Joe Wheeler Hwy
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2940
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2940
Grades: PK-2
| 428 students
Tuscumbia, Alabama ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
T V Y S D F (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2216 Missouri St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tuscumbia, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Tuscumbia, AL include New Bethel Elementary School, R E Thompson Intermediate School and Colbert Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tuscumbia?
9 public schools are located in Tuscumbia.
What percentage of students in Tuscumbia go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Tuscumbia are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscumbia?
Tuscumbia public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Tuscumbia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tuscumbia include: New Bethel Elementary School vs. Colbert Heights Elementary School, R E Thompson Intermediate School vs. Colbert Heights Elementary School, Colbert Heights Elementary School vs. New Bethel Elementary School
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